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throw out vs abandon

abandon vs throw out

throw out is not a noun while abandon is a noun.

throw out and abandon both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
throw out No No Yes No
abandon Yes No Yes No
As verbs, abandon is a hyponym of throw out; that is, abandon is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than throw out:
  • throw out: throw or cast away
  • abandon: forsake, leave behind
throw out (noun) abandon (noun)
the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry
a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
throw out (verb) abandon (verb)
bring forward for consideration or acceptance leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
cease to consider; put out of judicial consideration stop maintaining or insisting on; of ideas or claims
throw or cast away leave behind empty; move out of
remove from a position or office forsake, leave behind
force to leave or move out give up with the intent of never claiming again
Difference between throw out and abandon

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